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Ingredients
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Cake Base
Frosting and Glaze
Decorations
Method
Prepare Cake Base
- 1
Mix Dry Ingredients
In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt.
- 2
Cream Butter and Sugar
In another bowl, cream together the butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
- 3
Add Eggs and Vanilla
Beat in the eggs one at a time, then stir in vanilla extract.
- 4
Combine Mixtures
Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, mixing until just combined.
- 5
Bake
Pour the batter into a greased 9x13 inch baking pan and bake at 350°F (175°C) for 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- 6
Cool
Allow the cake to cool completely before cutting it into small squares.
Prepare Frosting and Glaze
- 7
Make Buttercream Frosting
In a bowl, beat together the softened butter and powdered sugar, adding heavy cream until the desired consistency is reached.
- 8
Melt Chocolate
Melt the dark chocolate and milk chocolate separately in a microwave or double boiler.
- 9
Combine and Color
If desired, mix in food coloring to the frosting, and then spread or dip the cooled cake squares in the melted chocolate.
Decorate
- 10
Add Marzipan
Roll out the marzipan and cut into shapes to decorate the petite fours.
- 11
Garnish
Top with candied fruits and a sprinkle of edible glitter for an elegant finish.